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NWJ 546K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,898 mi
Last recorded43,898 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 546K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 43,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 43,881 miles

Offside Front slight lift in kingpin

all suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 26 May 2015 43,747 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,732 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust system

slight lift in off side front suspention trunion

Pass 8 May 2013 43,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 43,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 43,294 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 43,289 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 42,979 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2010 42,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 42,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F Brake has slight bind.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 42,704 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 42,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2007 42,609 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 42,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2006 42,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 42,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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NWJ 546K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWJ 546K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWJ 546K registered?

NWJ 546K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is NWJ 546K safe to buy?

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